AP says electoral college is vitually tied (DUH). Given what's left

[jefferson_dem]

I REALLY like our chances!

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According to an Associated Press analysis, 26 states are solidly behind Bush or lean his way for 222 electoral votes. Kerry has 16 states plus the District of Columbia secured or leaning his direction for 211 electoral votes.


It is down to this: Bush needs to scrape together at least 48 of the remaining 105 electoral votes to keep his job. Kerry needs 59 to move into the White House.


The remaining 105 electoral votes are in the eight most competitive states: Florida, Ohio, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and New Mexico.


Two other states fall just outside the toss-up category — Michigan and New Hampshire, both of which tilt slightly toward Kerry. An additional six to 12 states, including the slow-voting Democratic bastion of Hawaii, could come into play if neither Bush nor Kerry wins a clear majority of the popular vote.

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http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=514&u=/ap/20041031/ap_on_el_pr/road_to270&printer=1

[cubsfan forever]

1. AP: Laying the groundwork for

"Kerry in a shocking landslide!" Really, the corporate media are so predictable, it's not even a challenge to know what their next move is.

Professor 2

[DoYouEverWonder]

2. The AP has been putting out bogus reports

for months now. I think they've switched to faith-based reality since Bush took over.